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Mnangagwa’s rule expected to be extended until 2030 as Zimbabwe cabinet approves plan

Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa celebrates after being inaugurated in 2023 in the capital Harare | Tafadzwa Ufumeli/Getty Images

Zimbabwe’s cabinet has approved draft constitutional amendments that could allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office until at least 2030, intensifying a bitter national debate over democracy and governance. The plan, endorsed at a meeting on Tuesday, proposes changing the Constitution to extend presidential and parliamentary terms from five years to seven years and to shift the method of choosing a president from direct popular vote to election by Members of Parliament.

ByNyambita Magoma
OnFebruary 12, 2026

Zambian Court Orders Seizure of $1.3 Million in Assets From Former President Lungu’s Son

Zambia’s High Court has ordered the seizure of assets worth more than $1.3 million from Dalitso Lungu, the son of former president Edgar Lungu, after ruling that he could not credibly explain how he acquired 79 vehicles, 23 parcels of land and other properties. The ruling by the Economic and Financial Crimes Court in Lusaka on Monday follows an application by the Director of Public Prosecutions arguing that the assets were “tainted” and likely linked to unlawful activity. Dalitso is reported to have failed to offer verifiable evidence that the wealth was lawfully obtained.

ByNyambita Magoma
OnFebruary 12, 2026

Paul Mackenzie: Kenyan court charges cult leader over 52 more deaths

Kenyan court charges cult leader Paul Mackenzie over 52 more deaths | The Star Kenya

Kenyan court arraigns controversial cult leader Paul Mackenzie and seven associates on fresh charges over the deaths of 52 people whose bodies were found in shallow graves in southeast Kenya in 2025. The defendants all pleaded not guilty.

ByNyambita Magoma
OnFebruary 12, 2026

World Bank Approves $245 Million to Help 2.3 Million in Himachal Pradesh Build Climate-Resilient Infrastructure

World Bank Approves $200M for India Weather Resilience

The World Bank has approved new financing to help 2.3 million people in Himachal Pradesh, India, build infrastructure resilient to extreme weather. The project focuses on "community-owned" solutions to survive the increasingly volatile climate in the Himalayas.

BySWT News Desk
OnFebruary 11, 2026

UNICEF: 200 Million Children Need Aid in 2026

UNICEF Warns More Than 200 Million Children Will Need Humanitarian Aid This Year | UNICEF

UNICEF warned today that over 200 million children in 130 countries will require humanitarian assistance this year. The agency cited a "perfect storm" of climate-driven disasters, protracted conflicts, and economic instability as the primary drivers of this historic crisis.

ByAnna Faraja
OnFebruary 11, 2026

WHO Says Nearly Half of People With Cataracts Lack Access to Simple Sight-Restoring Surgery

WHO Urges Action on Global Cataract Crisis | AI made/SWT Gallery

The World Health Organization (WHO) released a major report today stating that nearly half of the 94 million people suffering from cataract blindness worldwide lack access to simple, 15-minute restorative surgeries. The agency is calling on governments to integrate eye care into primary health systems to end avoidable blindness.

ByAnna Faraja
OnFebruary 11, 2026

Rwanda Expands Commercial Drone Delivery Nationwide

Rwanda Launches Second Phase of Drone Delivery Network, Extends Service to Commercial Parcels | global air space radar

Rwanda has officially launched the second phase of its drone delivery network, transitioning from strictly medical supplies to general commercial parcels. The move makes Rwanda the first country in the world to have a fully integrated, nationwide autonomous delivery system for consumer goods.

ByAnna Faraja
OnFebruary 11, 2026

Chad Celebrates Nomadic Heritage at Saharan Festival

The city of Amdjarass is currently hosting the International Festival of Saharan Culture. The event has brought together nomadic communities from across the Sahel to participate in traditional camel races, musical performances, and cultural exchanges aimed at promoting peace in the region.

ByAnna Faraja
OnFebruary 11, 2026

Central Bank of Kenya Warns Against Gifting Bouquets Made of Folded Banknotes as Valentine’s Approaches

Kenya's Central Bank Warns Against "Money Bouquets" | Nairobi Gifters

With Valentine’s Day approaching, the Central Bank of Kenya has issued a stern warning against the trend of gifting bouquets made of folded banknotes. The bank reminded citizens that "mutilating" or pinning currency is a criminal offense punishable by heavy fines or imprisonment under Kenyan law.

ByNyambita Magoma
OnFebruary 11, 2026

UNICEF and WHO Warn Cholera Outbreak in South Sudan Threatens Hundreds of Thousands of Children

UNICEF and the WHO have issued an urgent health alert as a cholera outbreak in South Sudan threatens nearly 450,000 children. The situation is exacerbated by severe flooding and the influx of refugees fleeing the war in neighboring Sudan, putting immense pressure on fragile water and sanitation systems.

ByAnna Faraja
OnFebruary 11, 2026

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